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SQL server licensing

Richard Steiner 1 Reputation point
2020-11-24T09:00:03.303+00:00

Hi Guys,

I am a little grey on SQL server licensing. For example, if I have a per-core license for 16 cores. Does this mean that:

  1. Can I license multiple 16core servers with the same license?
  2. Can I use the same license on servers with less core?

Anyone able to break this down for me in non-technical terms?

~Richard

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  1. Shashank Singh 6,251 Reputation points
    2020-11-24T09:19:04.687+00:00

    Does this mean that: Can I license multiple 16core servers with the same license?

    You can ONLY use this license on one SQL Server machine, on this same machine you can install multiple instances of sql server without paying for new instances. If you want to use it on other machine having sql server you need to stop this machine and then use it on other.

    Can I use the same license on servers with less core?

    Yes you can but then you are wasting money, aren't your ?

    PS: You should get this cross checked with licensing expert. This is technical forum and I am replying you after reading online available MS licensing guide.

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  2. Richard Steiner 1 Reputation point
    2020-11-24T11:38:09.807+00:00

    Thanks @Shashank Singh

    Pending when I can speak with a licensing expert, I will work with the information you have provided.

    Cheers ..

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  3. AmeliaGu-MSFT 14,006 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2020-11-25T03:24:42.25+00:00

    Hi @Richard Steiner ,

    In addition, for detailed information about the license issue, I suggest that you consult professionals calling 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time). For international customers, please use the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/worldwide to find contact information in your locations. For Volume Licensing Service Support, please use the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/contact-us to contact information for your country.

    Best Regards,
    Amelia

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